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now through December 31, 2010 |
Bearing Witness to a Wisconsin Family Farm |
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Photographs and field notes by Richard Quinney on exhibit ithrough February 12, 2011. |
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Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
Hoard's Historians: Roger F. Anderson's Peony Cultivars |
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2:00: Local gardener Roger F. Anderson describes his 30 years developing peonies south of Fort Atkinson for cultivation around the world. Be on hand to hear how and why he named the many varieties he created. |
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 |
Governor W.D. Hoard Day |
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1:00 - 4:00: Help us celebrate the first annual Governor Hoard Day. Activities include the dedication of a new long-term biographical exhibit devoted to Governor Hoard. Program begins at 2:30. |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
Calling All Scholars: Frank Lloyd Wright |
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10:30 to noon: Middle-schooler Tom Compas shows his multimedia documentary on Frank Lloyd Wright which competed in the National History Day program this past June. Learn how and why Tom made this movie, and about NHD! Families and students encouraged to attend.. No charge. |
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Sunday, November 7 through Saturday, November 20, 2010 |
Black Hawk Artists Show & Sale |
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Opening Reception on Sunday, November 7, 1:00 - 4:00. The show closes at noon on Saturday, November 20. |
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Saturday, November 20, 2010 |
Calling All Scholars |
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10:30 to noon: Program TBA. Families and students encouraged to attend. No charge. |
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Saturday, January 1 thru Monday, January 17, 2011 |
Museum is closed for collections care. |
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Museum reopens Tuesday, January 18, at 9:30 a.m. |
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Saturday, February 5, 2011 |
Calling All Scholars |
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10:30 to noon: Program TBA. Families and students encouraged to attend. No charge. |
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Saturday, March 12, 2011 |
Calling All Scholars: Cordelia Harvey |
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10:30 to noon: Storyteller and author Bob Kann unveils his new Badger Biography on Cordelia Harvey, including information about her ties to Fort Atkinson. Learn about Ms. Harvey and how Mr. Kann researched and wrote this book. Families and students encouraged to attend. No charge. |
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Saturday, April 9, 2011 |
Calling All Scholars: Basket Weaving |
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10:30 to noon: Artist Pam Talsky demonstrates basket weaving and includes some hands-on activities. Ms. Talsky wove two of the baskets on exhibit in the museum's new Mysteries of the Mounds Gallery. Families and students encouraged to attend. No charge. |
